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Prannoy not ready to give up torch despite missing World Championships
HS Prannoy has said he is not ready to retire despite missing qualification for the World Championships in New Delhi. The 34-year-old veteran told The Hindu that the last two years have…
The Story in Brief
HS Prannoy has said he is not ready to retire despite missing qualification for the World Championships in New Delhi. The 34-year-old veteran told The Hindu that the last two years have been tough and he was not at his best in recent months, leading to his absence from the tournament. He acknowledged that the next generation, including Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty, must take over, but he plans to push for another year or two and aims to return to the top 10. Prannoy added that he is learning to appreciate his past achievements and will not stop on an easy note.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative of a fading star is easy to write, but Prannoy’s honesty cuts through it. He admits he hasn’t been at his best, yet he is training daily with younger players and pushing them to beat him. That is not a player who has given up. The real test is not whether he qualifies for the next big event, but whether he can regain a top-10 ranking in the next two years. If he does, the torch will still be in his hands.
Source: thehindu.com
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